LEARN/CREATE (MT)

NOTE: When the Idaho Legislature is in session, programming on the Learn/Create and World channels may be pre-empted for live coverage from the House and Senate floors.

8:00 am

This Old House"Essex 2012/13, Liquid Assets"
Lots of groundwork today, as Roger helps aquatic systems specialist Yorgos Gregory revive a neglected water feature, and drilling expert Roger Skillings is drilling for both a new water well and for geothermal wells. Master electrician Allen Gallant shows Kevin how he bends PVC conduit to run the new electrical service underground over hill and dale. D

8:30 am

Woodturning Workshop"Preparing Bowl Blanks"
Almost every turner wants to make a bowl, but doesn't know where to start. In this episode Tim takes you through the step by step process .from harvesting a chunk of wood, to coring it, and storing it. D

9:00 am

Growing a Greener World"Organic Flower Power; All the Beauty-None of the Chemicals"
The multi-billion dollar flower industry is thriving, albeit in part by toxic pesticides, herbicides and other non-environmentally friendly chemicals. But there's a new niche in towns scattered across America; Grower's raising flowers using all-organic methods. See how they do it and learn why we need more growers just like them. D

9:30 am

b organic with Michele Beschen"The Art of Community in the Garden"
Celebrating shared gardening efforts with tips on how to go about setting up a community garden with your friends and family. A visit to a local organic farm that shares what to look for in a CSA and several unique gardening methods that include trench, weed, cinderblock and pipe gardening; also tips on how easy it is to share some of your own plants with others. D

Jerry Yarnell School of Fine Art"Maple Valley, Part 2"
Jerry continues to block in this New England landscape with emphasis on establishing a color scheme and composition. Part 2 of 5G

11:00 am

Taste of Louisiana with Chef John Folse & Co.: Our Food Heritage"Foods of Africa"
Foods such as yams, red beans, rice, melons, okra and eggplant are indigenous to West Africa, the ancestral homeland of most of Louisiana's African-Americans. Dr. Gwendolyn Midlo Hall and Professor Eileen Julian give audiences an insight on the roots of much of Louisiana's African-American cuisine. Chef Leah Chase gives Chef Folse a lesson on making Gumbo Des Herbes, a traditional Holy Thursday dish. D

11:30 am

Bake Decorate Celebrate!"Edible Art"
Inspiration for cake designing comes from all different places. First is a cake used like a canvas and decorated with still life blossoms. Then, Nancy uses a brush to create whimsical butterflies to decorate a Peach Melba cake. D

12:00 pm

Great Conversations"Madeleine Albright/Richard Roth"
In an interview recorded in 2003, former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright discusses her career and her memoir Madam Secretary with CNN correspondent Richard Roth. D

1:00 pm

French In Action"Families"
Our two characters get names: Mireille and Robert. Mireille has two sisters. Robert is an only child; his mother is French. His parents are divorced.G

1:30 pm

French In Action"Portraits I"
Mireille is petite, but healthy, athletic, strong, with long blond hair, and blue eyes. She's quick and has a certain fondness for poking fun.G

2:00 pm

Western Tradition"The Enlightenment and Society"
Scientists and social reformers believe that they are finally learning lessons that will bring happiness to peoples throughout the world.G

2:30 pm

Western Tradition"The Modern Philosophers"
Freedom of -thought and expression are the great engines that are supposed to bring virtue, happiness and enlightenment to the whole world.G

3:00 pm

Biography of America, A"Slavery"
While the North develops an industrial economy and culture, the South develops a slave culture and economy, and the great rift between the regions becomes unbreachable. Professor Masur looks at the human side of the history of the mid-1800s by sketching a portrait of the lives of slave and master. D

3:30 pm

Biography of America, A"Coming of the Civil War"
Simmering regional differences ignite an all-out crisis in the 1850s. Professor Martin teams with Professor Miller and historian Stephen Ambrose to chart the succession of incidents, from 'Bloody Kansas' to the shots on Fort Sumter, that inflame the conflict between North and South to the point of civil war. D

4:00 pm

DragonflyTV"What's Nano?/Where's Nano?"
Ebony and Jasmine visit laboratories at Harvard University to find examples of nanoscale objects on their quest to "see" a nanometer. Regina, Linda, Harrison, Jared, Lorenz, and Randi wonder what examples of nanoscale science and technology they can find in their everyday lives.G

4:30 pm

Biz Kid$"Understanding Business Ethics"
Do the right thing! You'll learn with the Biz Kids as they examine several aspects of ethics in business. You'll also see the downside of not following ethical business practices. In this episode you will discover what it means for management to lead by example, and how employees must take responsibility for their behavior. D

5:00 pm

The Electric Company"A Fistful of Confetti"
It's Neighborhood Record Day, and everyone in town is trying to break silly records. Francine and Jessica are both trying to break the same record - filming the most broken records on record day. When Francine tries to get in Jessica's way by giving her fake tips, The Electric Company works together to lead Jessica to victory. D

5:30 pm

Cyberchase"Zeus on the Loose"
(topic: Fractions) - When the kids fail to stop Hacker from stealing Pandora's box in mythological Greece, they must solve a riddle and complete challenges to satisfy Zeus and earn a second chance. In the course of their adventure, Matt, Jackie and Inez discover that a fraction is a problem in sharing. The challenge is solving increasingly difficult problems in sharing while they confront a myriad of mythological creatures. D

Pati's Mexican Table"Classic Mexican Food Battles"
Jump into a Lucha Libre ring and experience the kind of fighting spirit that fuels a great love of Mexican food. These classic recipes provoke heated discussions in Mexico, but are perfectly tasty regardless of which twist on ingredients you prefer. Enchiladas in Red Tomato Sauce; Tampico-Style Steak Combo; Mexican Wedding Cookies (Polvorones). D

7:30 pm

Christina"Time to Get Happy"
Not much makes us as happy as food, but can indulgences that tickle our fancy be healthy for us? With luscious cuisine as our inspiration, it surely can, especially when quinoa and tempeh are on the menu. D

8:00 pm

This Old House"Essex 2012/13, Liquid Assets"
Lots of groundwork today, as Roger helps aquatic systems specialist Yorgos Gregory revive a neglected water feature, and drilling expert Roger Skillings is drilling for both a new water well and for geothermal wells. Master electrician Allen Gallant shows Kevin how he bends PVC conduit to run the new electrical service underground over hill and dale. D

8:30 pm

Rick Steves' Europe"Venice and Its Lagoon"
Rick samples sumptuous art treasures, and explores back-street wonders. He cruises its lagoon, stopping in fiery Murano for glass, pastel Burano for lace, and murky Torcello for a sense of where Venice was born. Part 2 of 2G

9:00 pm

Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope"San Miguel De Allende, Celebrating in the Heart Of Mexico"
At the annual Fiesta de San Miguel, Joeseph takes part in miles of processions, and enjoys fireworks and dancing. He reserves time to acquaint himself with the history of this UNESCO World Heritage colonial city, which is famous for its artistic soul.G

Simply Ming"Julio Bermejo & Cooking with Spirits"
We all love cooking with wine but how about using spirits? On this week's episode of SIMPLY MING, Ming shows how as he cooks with tequila. He'll be joined by longtime friend, Julio Bermejo, the tequila master at Tommy's in San Francisco. Looking for inspiration Julio and Ming explore amazing food stalls at the Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market before heading back to Tommy's to cook on the fly. D

11:00 pm

Taste of Louisiana with Chef John Folse & Co.: Our Food Heritage"Foods of Africa"
Foods such as yams, red beans, rice, melons, okra and eggplant are indigenous to West Africa, the ancestral homeland of most of Louisiana's African-Americans. Dr. Gwendolyn Midlo Hall and Professor Eileen Julian give audiences an insight on the roots of much of Louisiana's African-American cuisine. Chef Leah Chase gives Chef Folse a lesson on making Gumbo Des Herbes, a traditional Holy Thursday dish. D

11:30 pm

Rick Steves' Europe"Venice and Its Lagoon"
Rick samples sumptuous art treasures, and explores back-street wonders. He cruises its lagoon, stopping in fiery Murano for glass, pastel Burano for lace, and murky Torcello for a sense of where Venice was born. Part 2 of 2G